Speech Language Therapist (Wairau)

Speech Language Therapist, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-time

This permanent position offers a great opportunity to gain experience across a range of settings, while enjoying your free time in our wonderful region, surrounded by national parks, sunshine and beaches.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Speech Language Therapist, you willwork with dysphagia and communication patients at Wairau Hospital  Work may include the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.  All work will be with adult patients.  There will be a wide range of aetiologies to cover, and strong generalist skills will be an advantage.  FEES (fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) skills would also be an advantage but not essential.  
This is a permanent role, working 24 hours per fortnight (0.3 FTE) Monday to Friday 7.30AM to 5.00PM. Hours to be discussed with the successful candidate.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will join two other part-time speech-language therapists at Wairau Hospital, and be part of this team which provides inpatient, outpatient and community services to adult patients with speech-language therapy needs at Wairau Hospital and across the Marlborough region.  You will work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team at Wairau Hospital.  You will also be part of the district-wide adult speech-language therapy team which includes five Nelson-based clinicians.  

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About you

As a Speech Language Therapist, you will:

·  Hold a relevant qualification in speech-language therapy that is recognised and approved by the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA).

·  Be a registered member with the NZSTA.

·  Hold a current full driver’s licence.

·  A minimum of two years’ experience in the hospital setting is preferred. 

 The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 20 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Michele Cunningham (Team Leader - Speech Language Therapy) at michele.cunningham@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1W26-005

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.